Tokyo's Biggest Earthquake Drill Turns a Whole City Into a Classroom
Millions took part this year, from schoolchildren to office towers, and the lessons are being copied worldwide.
By Daniel Osei ·
Dispatches
One city, one story, one local time. Reports from the places where the future is being tried out.
Featured in Dispatches
The Electric Buses Changing How Nairobi Gets to Work
By Daniel Osei ·
Venice's Tide Gates Are Busier Than Anyone Planned
By Daniel Osei ·
São Paulo Has Planted a Forest Along Its Busiest Road
By Daniel Osei ·
A Harbour You Can Swim In: Sydney's Newest Beach
By Daniel Osei ·
More in World
US Midterms 2026
Why Every House Seat Is on the Ballot Again
Two-year terms mean that the whole chamber faces voters, while only about a third of the Senate does. A short guide.
By Daniel Osei
Global Economy
Container Rates Fall as a New Fleet of Mega-Ships Hits the Water
Too many vessels are chasing too little cargo. Your online shopping may get slightly cheaper.
By Daniel Osei
Space & Discovery
Liftoff at Dawn: A Cargo Rocket Heads for the Space Station
The launch window opens just after sunrise, and the crew in orbit are waiting on fresh supplies and a new set of experiments.
By Samir Haddad
Climate & Energy
A Giant Offshore Wind Farm Just Switched On in the North Sea
The turbines can power more homes than the nearest three cities combined. Engineers now have to keep them turning through winter.
By Sofia Marchetti
US Midterms 2026
Why Some Races May Take Days to Call
Mail ballots, signature checks and provisional votes all take time. A slow count is not a sign of trouble.
By Daniel Osei
Global Economy
Coffee Prices Hit a New High After a Second Poor Harvest
Frost and drought have squeezed the world's biggest growers. Roasters say your morning cup is next.
By Daniel Osei
World Politics
Why Forming a Government Can Take Months in Europe
Proportional voting produces coalitions, and coalitions need long negotiations. It is slower than it looks from outside, by design.
By Daniel Osei
Space & Discovery
A New Space Telescope Has Sent Back Its First Images
The deep-field pictures show thousands of galaxies in a patch of sky smaller than a grain of rice held at arm's length.
By Samir Haddad
How the UN Chooses Its Next Secretary-General
By Daniel Osei
The Atlantic Storm Season Ends With a Record Nobody Predicted
By Sofia Marchetti
